Our valued client, a well-established boutique national law firm, is looking for an experienced Law Clerk to join its Calgary office and support its Wills & Estates practice.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Wills & Estates professional who enjoys managing files with a high degree of independence, working directly with clients, and being part of a collaborative and professional team.ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for:Opening, closing and billing filesManaging calendars for intake calls, conferences and general meetings as requiredLiaising directly with clients to obtain pertinent information for estate planning and willsPreparing first drafts of estate planning documents for Alberta, Ontario and British ColumbiaRevising estate planning documents in accordance with client instructionsPreparing for and witnessing Will signingsScanning, saving and providing copies of executed documentsPreparing reporting letters and handling post-execution mattersMaintaining lawyer emails and client files electronicallyCorresponding with banks and other institutions to collect information for estate administration mattersPreparing probate applicationsPreparing documents required for the administration of estates, including releases,
consents and indemnitiesMaintaining organized electronic client files and hard-copy files when requiredUpdating and maintaining the inventory of the Wills vaultAssisting with the creation and maintenance of precedents for estate planning documents and estate administration checklistsAssisting with overflow clerk work for other practice areas as requiredQualificationsThe ideal candidate will bring:Law Clerk certification from a recognized college or university5–7 years of experience in Wills & Estates preferredStrong experience with estate planning and estate administration mattersThe ability to build positive working relationships with lawyers and staff, both in person and remotelySuperior organizational and time-management skillsExcellent attention to detail and reading comprehensionStrong verbal and written communication skillsA proactive, reliable and independent approach to workA high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretionThe ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlinesStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel, as well as Adobe AcrobatExperience with Clio and NetDocuments would be considered an assetAbout Our ClientOur valued client is a boutique national law firm with offices in Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver. The firm has a business-focused clientele and practices primarily in the areas of Tax, Corporate, Estate & Trust, and Family Law.The firm offers a collaborative and professional workplace where talented individuals are given the opportunity to take ownership of their work, contribute to the team and grow their careers.